Film Production Classification(Joel)

Our horror film, Unknown, is classified at age 15. To see if the features of our film are appropriate for this age group we decided that it was necessary to conduct some research into how films are classified BBFC (The British Board of Film Classification) BBFC is the organisation in charge of the national classification of films within the United Kingdom.


ViolenceViolence may be strong but should not dwell on the infliction of pain or injury. The strongest gory images are unlikely to be acceptable. Strong sadistic or sexualised violence is also unlikely to be acceptable. There may be detailed verbal references to sexual violence but any portrayal of sexual violence must be discreet and have a strong contextual justification.

Sex
 Sexual activity may be portrayed without strong detail. There may be strong verbal references to sexual behaviour, but the strongest references are unlikely to be acceptable unless justified by context. Works whose primary purpose is sexual arousal or stimulation are unlikely to be acceptable.

NudityNudity may be allowed in a sexual context but without strong detail. There are no constraints on nudity in a non-sexual or educational context.

In regards to discrimination
 The work as a whole must not endorse discriminatory language or behaviour.

In regards to drugsDrug taking may be shown but the film as a whole must not promote or encourage drug misuse. The misuse of easily accessible and highly dangerous substances (for example,aerosols or solvents) is unlikely to be acceptable.

In regards to horrorStrong threat and menace are permitted unless sadistic or sexualised

In regards to language There may be frequent use of strong language (for example, ‘fuck’). The strongest terms (for example, ‘cunt’) may be acceptable if justified by the context. Aggressive or repeated use of the strongest language is unlikely to be acceptable